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    Help with my build!

    So, i'm in the market for a new computer. Here's the build that a friend suggested that I get:

    Wish List:
    Qty. Product Description Savings Total Price
    1 CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9
    Item #: N82E16820233144
    Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy -$4.00 Instant
    $53.99
    $49.99
    1 EVGA 02G-P4-2678-KR GeForce GTX 670 FTW 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
    Item #: N82E16814130787
    Return Policy: VGA Standard Return Policy $407.99
    1 Corsair Vengeance Series C70 Military Green Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
    Item #: N82E16811139015
    Return Policy: Standard Return Policy $10.00 Mail-in Rebate Card
    $139.99
    1 ASUS P8Z77-V LK LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard with UEFI BIOS
    Item #: N82E16813131837
    Return Policy: Standard Return Policy $20.00 Mail-in Rebate Card
    $149.99
    1 Intel Core i5-3470 Ivy Bridge 3.2GHz (3.6GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 77W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 2500 BX80637i53470
    Item #: N82E16819115234
    Return Policy: CPU Replacement Only Return Policy $199.99
    1 CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX650M 650W ATX12V v2.31 / EPS12V v2.92 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Semi Modular High Performance Power Supply
    Item #: N82E16817139031
    Return Policy: Standard Return Policy -$10.00 Instant
    $10.00 Mail-in Rebate Card
    $119.99
    $109.99
    1 Western Digital Caviar Blue WD10EALX 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
    Item #: N82E16822136767
    Return Policy: Standard Return Policy -$20.00 Instant
    $109.99
    $89.99

    I really only play WoW, League and HoN. My question is, is this too much of a computer? Is it enough of a computer to run those games? Could I go to any computer hardware store and have them build it? Thanks



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    Ram: Fine, but you might want to go with low profile ram instead
    Gpu: Way too strong for your games. Most cards between 150-250$ would be sufficient. I personally like the Radeon HD7850 (~250$)
    Case: I do not like that case. Also, reviews are not really great. Maybe look into other corsair cases or the case catalog thread on mmo-c for ideas.
    Mobo: Should be fine. I don't know anything about asus boards though.
    Cpu: Fine, but you might want to go with the i5 3570k. I is a little bit more expensive but allows for easy overclocking. (Wow relies heavily on the cpu, so it'll be worth it.)
    Psu: Just fine.
    HDD: Just fine. Maybe think about an ssd - highly optional though.

    Also, next time try to format your post to make it a bit easier to read.

    edit:

    In case you choose the i5 3570k, add an aftermarket cooler. CM Hyper 212 or Corsair A70 are decent and competetively priced.
    Intel i5 2500k @ 4.3 GHz | Asus P8P67 Deluxe | Corsair XMS3 PC-12800 8gb | MSI Radeon R7850 Twin Frozr III x2 Crossfire | Crucial M4 128gb | Western Digital Caviar Blue 500gb | BeQuiet! Straight Power E9 580W modular | CoolerMaster Hyper 212 evo | Fractal Design Arc Midi

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    Sorry, I probably should have thought about making a cleaner post. But I appreciate your input and will give this feedback to my friend and see what he thinks! Thanks!



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    I would suggest you switch the HDD for a Caviar Black unless you are planning on getting a SSD.
    Intel i5-3570K @ 4.7GHz | MSI Z77 Mpower | Noctua NH-D14 | Corsair Vengeance LP White 1.35V 8GB 1600MHz
    Gigabyte GTX 670 OC Windforce 3X @ 1372/7604MHz | Corsair Force GT 120GB | Silverstone Fortress FT02 | Corsair VX450

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    What's the difference between the black and the blue?



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    Quote Originally Posted by Flay- View Post
    What's the difference between the black and the blue?
    The black is faster. Black is performance, Blue is mainstream, Green is eco.
    Intel i5-3570K @ 4.7GHz | MSI Z77 Mpower | Noctua NH-D14 | Corsair Vengeance LP White 1.35V 8GB 1600MHz
    Gigabyte GTX 670 OC Windforce 3X @ 1372/7604MHz | Corsair Force GT 120GB | Silverstone Fortress FT02 | Corsair VX450

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